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Galveston Geography 101: The East End, Historic District, Downtown, & The Strand
For a skinny island that’s only about 2.5 miles wide at its widest point, Galveston boasts a significant and surprising amount of distinct areas for visitors to explore. There’s the long and lean West End, with all of its lovely beaches and laid-back seaside allure. There’s Moody Gardens, that sort of acts like the getaway […]
Galveston Sand Castle Competition 2021
The beaches of Galveston are famous for lots of things— gentle surf, warm offshore breezes, and of course the soft, golden sand. With over 32 miles of unspoiled coastline, picturesque piers, and dozens of coastal parks, the beaches of Galveston are among some of the best in the world. And if there’s one thing that […]
Golf Carts: The Best Way to Get Around in Galveston
Before we talk about one of our favorite ways to get around on the Texas Gulf Coast— spoiler alert, it’s golf carts!— we need to give you a short-and-sweet geography lesson. You see, Galveston Island is split into two distinct sections— the east end and the west end. The east end is the original, historic […]
How to Stay Cool on the Gulf Coast This Summer
Summer 2021 is heating up fast, and nowhere is that more apparent than on the Texas Gulf Coast. Our seawall, beaches, and swimming pools are already filling up with fun-loving guests looking to beat the heat while enjoying the excitement of the coast. All along the Texas Gulf Coast, there are hundreds of ways to […]
Experience Galveston in Summertime
Allow us a little humble brag— but the Texas Gulf Coast is pretty great year ‘round. There’s always something to see and experience, and our mostly mild temps and sunny skies make for endlessly enjoyable vacays in fall, winter, and spring. But we must admit— summertime is when Galveston really shines. The miles and miles […]
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